Abbas Miski’s hat-trick leads mauling as Wigan leapfrog Leigh in Super League

Lebanese international Abbas Miski was in rampant form, completing his hat-trick in the final moments against Leigh. Photograph: Richard Sellers/PA

This has been a season to remember for Leigh Leopards and one that could get even better if they win the Challenge Cup for the first time in more than 50 years in a fortnight’s time. However, this was an emphatic reminder from their nearest rivals about who is the dominant Super League force in the borough of Wigan.

A run of 13 victories in 14 games has engineered belief that Leigh, who were playing in the Championship last season, could compete on all fronts this year, not least at Wembley in two weeks when they face Hull KR in the cup final.